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andys15
andys15 Posts: 1,102 Forumite
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Hi,

I bought an IMAC last year from Bestbuy on a 12 months interest free ,I think it was with HFC or now called the title of this thread. If I dont pay it off in 12 month I pay with installments plus interest for 3 years at 50 odd quid a month. Anyway, I am paying it off in full this month, but noticed they will charge me 20 odd quid admin charge. If I dont pay it off in full, say I leave a debt of five pounds, will I just pay interest on the 5 pounds and thus avoid the 20 odd pounds charge.

Many thanks in advance

Andy
Debt free. March 2020
Mortgage free-August 2021
Planned retirement date- 19/5/2026
£29500 saved. Target £420000(19/05/2026)

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  • Apples2
    Apples2 Posts: 6,442 Forumite
    NO!!!

    All the interest has been building up over the last year. If you even a second too late in paying it off you will be hit for a whole years worth of interest (for the whole amount of the debt).

    Get it paid off ASAP!!!
  • andys15
    andys15 Posts: 1,102 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Cheers Apples2

    The only reason I ask is because when I bought it, the salesman at Bestbuy told me this little trick of avoiding the admin charge, and I thought at the time it sounded a little suspect. Will pay it all in full. Many thanks
    Debt free. March 2020
    Mortgage free-August 2021
    Planned retirement date- 19/5/2026
    £29500 saved. Target £420000(19/05/2026)
  • pay it the £20
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